2023 Volkswagen ID.4 vs 2023 Land Rover Defender
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MSRP$53,500 | MSRP$38,995 |
Listings90 | Listings32 |
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User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
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2023 Land Rover Defender Reviews SummaryPeople who buy a Land Rover expect their toy to come in a box. That’s the Defender, a modern recreation of the original Land Rover that has served farmers, militaries, and safari guides since the end of World War II. The Defender is a high-end Jeep that treads anywhere. The difference is build quality, comfort, luxury features, and the name. Parking a new Rover on the driveway means at least some things are going very well for the people inside the home. For 2023, the extended new Defender 130 joins this versatile and charming lineup of British trucks. | |
2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Reviews SummaryThe Volkswagen ID.4 electric car is still relatively new to the marketplace (it debuted for the 2021 model year) but VW is already making some important updates to keep it competitive and fulfil goals set when this compact electric SUV first launched. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 adds a new base model and a smaller 62-kilowatt-hour battery pack alongside the carryover 82-kWh to increase affordability. VW will also begin sourcing cars for its North American dealerships from the same Chattanooga, Tennessee, factory that builds the gasoline-powered Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. The automaker has been discussing this since the ID.4 was unveiled, but at first cars for our market came from Zwickau, Germany. The 2023 ID.4 retains single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) and dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrain options, but gets revised exterior and interior styling, some software changes, and a few more standard tech features and driver aids. The new-for-2023 base model is dubbed simply ID.4, slotting below the ID.4 Pro and ID.4 Pro AWD. We recently spent a day on a test drive with the U.S. equivalent of the ID.4 Pro AWD model, along with a shorter drive in a base ID.4 model. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity62 kWh |
MPG City17 | MPG City115 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway99 |
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Engine Name2.0L 296 hp I4 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower296 hp @ 4000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
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EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity62 kWh |
MPG City17 | MPG City115 |
MPG Highway20 | MPG Highway99 |
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Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space34.0 cu ft | Cargo Space30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight4815 lbs | Curb Weight4317 lbs |
Height77.4 in | Height64.5 in |
Length197.6 in | Length180.5 in |
Width82.9 in | Width83.0 in |
Wheelbase118.9 in | Wheelbase108.9 in |
Maximum Payload2030 lbs | Maximum Payload959 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
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MSRP | $53,500 | $38,995 |
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Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | People who buy a Land Rover expect their toy to come in a box. That’s the Defender, a modern recreation of the original Land Rover that has served farmers, militaries, and safari guides since the end of World War II. The Defender is a high-end Jeep that treads anywhere. The difference is build quality, comfort, luxury features, and the name. Parking a new Rover on the driveway means at least some things are going very well for the people inside the home. For 2023, the extended new Defender 130 joins this versatile and charming lineup of British trucks. | The Volkswagen ID.4 electric car is still relatively new to the marketplace (it debuted for the 2021 model year) but VW is already making some important updates to keep it competitive and fulfil goals set when this compact electric SUV first launched. The 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 adds a new base model and a smaller 62-kilowatt-hour battery pack alongside the carryover 82-kWh to increase affordability. VW will also begin sourcing cars for its North American dealerships from the same Chattanooga, Tennessee, factory that builds the gasoline-powered Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport. The automaker has been discussing this since the ID.4 was unveiled, but at first cars for our market came from Zwickau, Germany. The 2023 ID.4 retains single-motor rear-wheel drive (RWD) and dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) powertrain options, but gets revised exterior and interior styling, some software changes, and a few more standard tech features and driver aids. The new-for-2023 base model is dubbed simply ID.4, slotting below the ID.4 Pro and ID.4 Pro AWD. We recently spent a day on a test drive with the U.S. equivalent of the ID.4 Pro AWD model, along with a shorter drive in a base ID.4 model. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 62 kWh | |
MPG City | 17 | 115 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 99 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 296 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | |
Horsepower | 296 hp @ 4000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 62 kWh | |
MPG City | 17 | 115 |
MPG Highway | 20 | 99 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 34.0 cu ft | 30.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4815 lbs | 4317 lbs |
Height | 77.4 in | 64.5 in |
Length | 197.6 in | 180.5 in |
Width | 82.9 in | 83.0 in |
Wheelbase | 118.9 in | 108.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 2030 lbs | 959 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | |
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